NYC Metro Issues Tornado Watch as 58-Mph Storms Threaten Flash Flooding
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Updated · NBC New York · Jul 21
NYC Metro Issues Tornado Watch as 58-Mph Storms Threaten Flash Flooding
3 articles · Updated · NBC New York · Jul 21
Summary
Two waves of severe thunderstorms are expected to hit the NYC metro Tuesday — around lunchtime and again near dinner — with a tornado watch in effect.
Forecasters said the main hazards are damaging straight-line winds above 58 mph and isolated flash flooding, with hail and quick spin-up tornadoes as secondary threats.
Storms are expected to be strongest west of New York City before weakening somewhat as they move east, while Central and South Jersey face the highest flash-flood risk.
Some areas have already seen more than 5 inches of rain, and the latest threat comes days after Saturday storms battered the tri-state with flash floods and tornado alerts.